If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply seeking a fast, future-proof memory card, don't miss this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and available at a reduced price of $89.92 on Amazon, down from its usual $99.99. This card is one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express options available, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will **only** support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, making all older cards from the original Switch obsolete, regardless of their remaining space.
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Why the shift to MicroSD Express? It's all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO can achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This increased speed leads to faster load times and ensures that performance isn't bottlenecked when loading larger, more demanding games from the expansion card.
At 512GB, this Lexar card offers a perfect balance of storage and price. With some confirmed Switch 2 games exceeding 20GB, the internal 256GB won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, the 512GB option seems to be the current sweet spot, especially **if you can find it in stock**. Additionally, the 256GB version is available at a discounted price of $47.67 on Amazon.
Stock availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly following the Switch 2 reveal. If you plan to get the new console at launch, now is the time to secure one of these cards before they become scarce again. Speed is essential for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal is currently the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.
Nintendo has revealed some of the Switch 2 game sizes, and they're surprisingly compact. According to the Japanese My Nintendo Store, several Switch 2 games have been listed along with their file sizes. These sizes suggest that the 256GB of internal storage may be more substantial than initially thought.
The largest file size is for Mario Kart World, at 23.4GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. In comparison, Mario Kart World is relatively small compared to the heftier Cyberpunk 2077, which takes up 64GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, using up 25% of the internal storage.
**Bookmark IGN's Switch 2 preorder guide today, and when anything goes live, we'll post links the moment they become available. Get notified when a Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorder listing goes live by following IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky.**
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